[Frank Martin]

So, if every parent just started their kids "late", but was still completely eligible, what exactly would you complain about then? 99.9% of the time, this is a parent that realizes they screwed up not starting their kid late or holding them back.

I would suggest you are wrong. That being said, 100% of the time those defending it are the ones trying to justify holding their kids back. They use the maturity card quite often when in reality it's about wanting your son or daughter to have a better chance at athletics. Nothing at all wrong with that in my opinion. It's within the rules so go for it. Just call it what it is and stop trying to sell it under the guise of maturity, academics, social, etc.. Also, admit it is and advantageous and stop saying he's just sophomore, etc. without adding in that he's actually as old as most juniors when someone asks about your kid. All that being said, it's a parents/families choice.